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Supply of a laboratory management IT system

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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05 Dec 2018 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting a procurement process for the supply of a laboratory management IT system, which aims to enhance the management of biological services facilities across its organisation. This project falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically focusing on industry-specific software. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 28 March 2018, and the contract starting from 26 April 2018, running for seven years until 25 April 2025. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and has recently been awarded with a total contract value of £321,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, laboratory management systems, or compliance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the project is suited for organisations of varying scales. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in similar IT systems and those prepared to engage in a long-term contract are well positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a laboratory management IT system

Notice Description

The project will provide an institution-wide laboratory management IT system for designated Home Office biological services facilities. The system will manage breeding, husbandry, health and HO records/reporting and training records and will improve the accuracy of financial management for biological services facilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b69a278-f846-4fc0-8a3d-4b1c7b05e32e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd16cab-3a84-458d-af43-993934f9dd1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2018 - 27 Nov 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A-TUNE SOFTWARE

Further Information

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